Simmer Down Menu
Simmer Favorites

Braised Oxtail
Slow-braised for hours until it falls right off the bone, then smothered in rich brown gravy with butter beans. This is the one everybody talks about. 🍖 Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$24.00+
Brown Stewed Chicken
Tender chicken browned and slow simmered in a rich, savory gravy with onions, peppers, thyme, and a little island love. It’s the kind of comfort food that tastes like Grandma’s kitchen on a Sunday. Grab extra rice for all that gravy! Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1 to 2 pieces of plantain$16.00+
Curried Chicken
Chicken simmered low and slow in a thick, golden curry sauce. Warm, comforting, and made for soaking into your rice. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.OUT OF STOCK$16.00+
Curried Chickpeas
Plump chickpeas simmered in golden Jamaican curry. Cozy, filling, and packed with flavor. Meat-free, never boring! Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$19.00
Curried Goat
Tender goat slow-cooked in a bold Jamaican curry with potatoes and a little heat. Rich, fragrant, and full of Sunday-dinner energy. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$19.00+
Fried Chicken
Golden, crispy, and seasoned island-style all the way through. Crunchy outside, juicy inside, pure happiness. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.OUT OF STOCK$16.00+
Jerk Pork
Juicy pork loaded with scotch bonnet, allspice, and thyme, then grilled till smoky and crispy on the edges. Bring your appetite (and a napkin). Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.OUT OF STOCK$16.00+
Simmer Down Jerk Chicken
Our namesake! Chicken soaked in fiery house jerk seasoning and grilled for that smoky char. Spicy, juicy, and 100% Simmer Down. 🔥 Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.OUT OF STOCK$16.00+
Vegetable Stew
A hearty pot of island veggies simmered in a savory, seasoned broth. Proof that plant-based can still hit the soul. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$20.00+
Meat Only

Oxtails Only
No sides, no distractions, just the good stuff! Fall-off-the-bone oxtails slow-braised for hours in a rich, savory gravy with butter beans, allspice, and a whole lotta love. Grab a spoon (and maybe some napkins) because you'll want every last drop. 🍖$24.00
Jerk Chicken - 1/2 LB
A half pound of smoky, spicy jerk chicken with no sides to slow you down. The perfect snack-size dose of island heat. 🔥OUT OF STOCK$12.00
Jerk Chicken - 1 LB
A whole pound of island heat! Our chicken soaks overnight in a fiery jerk marinade loaded with scotch bonnets, allspice, and thyme, then hits the grill for that smoky, crispy char. Juicy, spicy, and seriously addictive. Keep a cold drink close by. 🔥OUT OF STOCK$20.00
Jerk Pork - 1/2 LB
A half pound of juicy, smoky jerk pork with crispy edges and a spicy kick. Just right when the craving hits.OUT OF STOCK$12.00
Jerk Pork - 1 LB
A full pound of fiery, smoky jerk pork seasoned with scotch bonnet, allspice, and thyme, then grilled till crispy on the edges. Perfect for sharing, or not. We won't judge.OUT OF STOCK$20.00
Fried Chicken - 1/2 LB
A half pound of golden, crispy, island-seasoned fried chicken. Crunchy outside, juicy inside, and snack-size satisfying.OUT OF STOCK$12.00
Fried Chicken - 1 LB
A full pound of crispy, golden fried chicken seasoned island-style all the way through. Big crunch, big flavor, big happiness. Crunch, repeat.OUT OF STOCK$20.00
Specialties

Snapper Fish
A whole snapper cooked fresh to order, your way! Go brown stewed in rich, savory gravy, curried with bold island spice, steamed with veggies and seasonings, or escovitch style, fried crispy and topped with tangy pickled peppers and onions. Every option is a true taste of the Jamaican coast. 🐟$30.00Colossal Shrimp
Big, juicy, seriously colossal shrimp simmered in our golden Jamaican curry sauce. Rich, fragrant, and cooked to order. Shrimp lovers, this one's your moment. 🍤$26.00
Rasta Pasta - Vegetable
Creamy, cheesy penne tossed with colorful bell peppers, veggies, and a kick of jerk seasoning. Red, gold, and green on a plate!$19.00
Rasta Pasta - Jerk Chicken
Our creamy, cheesy Rasta Pasta topped with smoky, spicy jerk chicken. Comfort food with a kick.$24.00
Rasta Pasta - Shrimp
Creamy, jerk-spiced Rasta Pasta piled high with juicy seasoned shrimp. Rich, bold, and totally irresistible.$26.00
All-Day Jamaican Breakfast

Ackee & Saltfish
Jamaica's national dish! Buttery ackee sautéed with flaky saltfish, onions, peppers, and tomatoes. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it's always a good time. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$21.00
Callaloo & Saltfish
Tender callaloo greens sautéed with seasoned saltfish, onions, and peppers. Light, savory, and loaded with island goodness. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$18.00
Okra & Saltfish
Fresh okra and flaky saltfish sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and peppers. A classic yard-style plate with plenty of flavor. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$18.00
Sides

Rice & Peas - Small 8 oz
Fluffy rice cooked in coconut milk with red kidney beans, thyme, and allspice. The side that makes the plate.$5.00Rice & Peas - Large 12oz
Fluffy rice cooked in coconut milk with red kidney beans, thyme, and allspice. The side that makes the plate.$9.00
Sweet Plantains - Small 8 oz
Ripe plantains fried until golden and caramelized. Sweet, soft, and totally addictive.OUT OF STOCK$5.00
Sweet Plantains - Large 12oz
Ripe plantains fried until golden and caramelized. Sweet, soft, and totally addictive.OUT OF STOCK$9.00
Macaroni Salad - Small 8oz
Creamy, cool, and classic. The perfect chill partner for anything spicy.$5.00
Macaroni Salad - Large 8oz
Macaroni Salad - Small 8 oz$9.00
Steamed Cabbage - Small 8 oz
Cabbage steamed with carrots, onions, and a touch of seasoning. Light, fresh, and full of flavor.OUT OF STOCK$4.00
Steamed Cabbage - Large 12oz
Cabbage steamed with carrots, onions, and a touch of seasoning. Light, fresh, and full of flavor.OUT OF STOCK$8.00White Rice - Small 8 oz
Simple, fluffy, and ready for all that gravy.$4.00White Rice - Large 12oz
Simple, fluffy, and ready for all that gravy.$7.00
Roti & Caribbean Favorites
Dahl Poori Roti
Soft roti stuffed with seasoned ground split peas. Tear it, wrap it, and scoop up something delicious. Add-On: Curried Goat Tender, slow-cooked curried goat to pair with your roti. Wrap it up and dig in! Add-On: Curried Chickpeas Golden curried chickpeas to fill your roti. Hearty, cozy, and meat-free. Add-On: Curried Chicken Savory curried chicken made for scooping with warm roti. A match made in island heaven.$10.00
Paratha Roti
Buttery, flaky, "buss up shut" style roti. Made for dipping into curry. Add-On: Curried Goat Tender, slow-cooked curried goat to pair with your roti. Wrap it up and dig in! Add-On: Curried Chickpeas Golden curried chickpeas to fill your roti. Hearty, cozy, and meat-free. Add-On: Curried Chicken Savory curried chicken made for scooping with warm roti. A match made in island heaven.$9.00
Caribbean Juices

Coconut Water
Pure, refreshing island hydration straight from the coconut.$6.00
Tropical Mango
Island Best Sweet, tropical, and bursting with island fruit flavor. Ask what's pouring today!$6.00
Beets Plus
Beets, Carrots, Green Apple, Blueberries, Ginger, Lemon$6.00
Island Ginger
Organic Ginger Lemon and Lime$6.00
Guava Pineapple Juice
Guava, Pineapple, Ginger Lemon$6.00
Body Cleanse & Immune Defense
Pineapple, Turmeric, Ginger, Cucumber and Lemon$6.00
Pineapple Ginger Lemonade Juice
Pineapple Ginger and Lemonade$6.00
Sorrel
Sorrel & Ginger$6.00
Passion Fruit Watermelon
a refreshing tropical drink that combines sweet watermelon juice with the tangy kick of passion fruit. You can buy it bottled or make it fresh at home.$6.00
Ting Original
Jamaica's favorite sparkling grapefruit soda. Tangy and fizzy.$4.00Ting Pink
$4.00
Tropical Rhythm Lychee Paradise
Fruity, colorful island punch in a bottle. Sip and sway.$4.00
Tropical Rhythm Pineapple Ginger
a popular Caribbean-style fruit juice drink made by Grace Foods, featuring a blend of sweet pineapple and a zesty ginger kick$4.00Tropical Rhythm Pineapple Ginger
$4.00Tropical Rhythm Reggae Medley
$4.00VitaMalt
A rich, malty, non-alcoholic Caribbean favorite.$3.00Island best juice
$6.00
Classic Refreshments

Arizona Energy
AriZona RX Energy / Herbal Tonic: A signature non-carbonated herbal tonic made with green tea, Panax and Siberian ginseng, guarana, yerba maté, and vitamins A, C, and E.$3.00
Arizona Green Tea
Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng & Honey is a refreshing, ready-to-drink iced tea made with$3.00
Bottled Water
Stay hydrated, mon!$2.00
Can Cola
$2.00
Can Ginger Ale
$1.00
Can Lemon Lime Soda
$2.00
Can Orange Soda
$2.00
Coca-Cola 20 oz
The ice-cold classic.$3.00
Cranberry Wata
Cran-Wata is a light, refreshing flavored water with a fruity cranberry taste. A Caribbean favorite for cooling down on a hot day; serve it ice-cold$3.00
D&G Cream Soda
an iconic Caribbean soft drink renowned for its distinctively sweet, vibrant flavor profile that bridges the gap between a traditional North American vanilla cream soda and a South American champagne cola. It features highly carbonated, crisp notes of vanilla and subtle undertones of bubblegum, making it a nostalgic favorite that pairs beautifully with spicy Caribbean dishes like beef patties or jerk chicken$3.00D&G Ginger Beer
Sweet and pleasant on the initial sip, followed by a strong, warming ginger aftertaste that delivers a spicy sensation in the throat and sinuses$3.00
D&G Kola Champagne
is a classic, lightly sparkling Caribbean soft drink. Despite the name, it is alcohol-free and does not taste like traditional wine champagne.$3.00
D&G Pineapple Soda
A lightly carbonated, classic Jamaican-style carbonated soft drink fruity, and refreshing soda that captures a sweet-and-tangy pineapple taste.$3.00
Diet Coke 20 oz
Coca-Cola Diet Coke, 20 fl oz, 24 ct · A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want · Your perfect everyday pleasure$3.00Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
Flavor Profile: Bold, fiery, and crisp with a deep, long-lasting ginger kick rather than being overly sweet.$4.00Grape Wata
$3.00
Mistic Bahama Blueberry
Mistic Bahama Blueberry is a sweet, fruit-flavored juice drink featuring a vibrant blue color and a bold, tropical berry taste$3.00
Mistic Kiwi Strawberry
tangy, fruit-flavored juice drink featuring a blend of kiwi and strawberry flavors$3.00
Mistic Tropical Fruit Punch
Mistic Tropical Fruit Punch is a non-carbonated, fruit-flavored juice drink featuring a sweet blend of cherry, orange, and pineapple-inspired note$3.00
Sprite 20 oz
Crisp, lemon-lime, and refreshing.$3.00
Events
Events Food
Events Drinks

Sunset in Jamaica
BC Mango cocktail, pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine and fresh lime. A sunset in a glass.$12.00Rasta Refresher
BC Watermelon cocktail, guava juice, fresh lime and a splash of soda. Light, fruity and refreshing.$12.00
Island Blue
La Fortuna Blue Agave, BC Blue Curacao cocktail, pineapple juice and fresh lime. Bold, bright and tropical.$12.00
Berry Mimosa
Champagne with cranberry and a splash of pineapple. Fruity and elegant.$9.00
All hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10:30 am - 7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am - 7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am - 7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am - 7:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Restaurant info
Simmer Down delivers scratch-made, authentic Jamaican cuisine through dine-in, takeout, and catering, and creates a welcoming cultural gathering place through community events, corporate partnerships, and our new Hacienda location. We also dedicate our platform to yearly awareness campaigns for Black maternal health, autism, lupus, and breast cancer, turning every meal into an opportunity for connection, education, and giving back.
Location
517 25th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

